'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development
'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'
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Apartment owners' battle against boatsheds to retain views
When a 25m marine services shed rose, apartments owners went to court.
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The accident is believed to be a fall from 4m-high scaffolding.
Historic Hawke’s Bay: Napier War Memorial Centre stoush - lest we forget
When Kirsten Wise became mayor in 2019, the Napier Conference Centre sign came down.
Why one of NZ's highest paid CEO's pay dropped from $6.5m to $3.7m
Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor saw his pay drop 43 per cent.
14 things I wish I’d known before I renovated my house
Telegraph: Lucy Denyer spent two years transforming a building site into a family home.
Fletcher's CEO on dividend cut, $301m hit in full-year result
Hurdles lie ahead for construction company - but analysts are upbeat.
$90m Remuera site: Fast-track approval sought for 185-unit retirement village
Developers using the Government’s fast-tracking method to win approval for huge scheme.
'We are in this little lost category': Cyclone property owners still waiting for answers
Category 2P homeowners are running out of time - and money - while they wait for answers.
Fletcher Building full-year: Revenue, net profit hit by cost rises
NZICC, the housing market and disastrous weather have affected the big Kiwi company.
House market rebound fails to ignite
More competitive prices and a ‘get in now’ attitude' not enough to fire a recovery.
Strewth! SkyCity's $49m for prosecution of Adelaide business
Strweth! Penalty could vary wildly from estimates.
'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort
'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'
Major new centre-track Ellerslie feature: 388-space car park
Existing car park land beside SH1 due to be sold in a deal yet to settle.
Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.
Sunk: 'NZ's favourite fishing store' TopCatch owes $3m+
'The fish are cunning, be prepared,' the store says on social media.
New $30m-plus Mitre 10 Mega opens in Silverdale
Expect some good forwards and backs: staff recruitment drive at the local rugby club.
New rail overbridge in Ohakune to open
The first of two restored Ohakune bridges opens on Friday, August 11.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
NZ's wealthiest school planning 191 rented apartments in Epsom
Dated motel and vacant site at 76 to 80 Great South Rd to be new residential community.
New centre gives troubled youth a chance to stay out of jail
Amelia Trotter's long-term vision is fast becoming a reality.
BlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'
Drama from Australia on the day would-be target issues annual result.
The billion-dollar spend-up: How much will Hawke’s Bay contractors see of it?
An auditor could be appointed to ensure Hawke's Bay contractors contribute to rebuild.
Fletcher Building to make $105m in cost provisions for NZICC
The company, which reports its result next week, is sticking with its guidance.
‘Pitiful’ lack of progress in $1 billion infrastructure fund
"It’s pitiful under-delivery. It makes KiwiBuild look successful."
'Truly exceptional': Hastings country lodge wins supreme award
The lodge stands as a testament to the 'synergy achieved through collaboration'.
Metlifecare wants to build new hospital block, residents remain in existing building
Feedback must be in by August 28 via written submissions.
Shareholder advocate suing Nido promoter, Maat directors over $41m investor losses
"An extraordinarily high loss for a New Zealand commercial property syndication."
Auckland ratepayers shell out $2m on big accountancy firms in city’s stadium drama
Sports supremo Raelene Castle has been brought in to break the deadlock.
Bunnings consults on laying off 100 NZ staff from HQ
"Our team continues to grow as we actively recruit roles across our store network."
Fresh artist images of Hastings' $18 million Foodeast project released
The unique project is nearing completion after building delays.
Kāpiti builders win big at Wellington House of the Year competition
David Reid Homes Kāpiti won numerous awards at a recent competition.
Watch: Mock-up City Rail Link station built in Māngere warehouse
Now, all we need is a train.